Showers and Tubs
Replace A Mixet Shower Cartridge
Mixet shower valves are a very common and easy to repair type of shower valve. By replacing the mixet shower cartridge you can get more years of service from your shower valve.
Tub Stopper - Remove A Tricky Tub Stopper To Clear A Drain
A slow tub drain can be easily cleaned out once your remove a tub stopper. Some stoppers, however, are not easily removed. Learn how to remove a stubborn tub stopper and clear that slow tub drain.
How To Apply Caulking To Shower Trim
How to properly apply caulking to shower and tub trim.
Shower Water Filter
Shower water filters are a good way to improve the water quality in your shower. If you have sensitive skin and hair but do not want to install a water softener then shower water filter may be right for you.
Snake A Clogged Shower Drain
A clogged shower drain is often very easy to clear with a drain snake. With the right tool and instructions a clogged shower drain can be cleared in no time.
Tub Shoe - Replacing A Tub Shoe For One With A Stopper
Instructions for replacing a tub shoe for one with a stopper built in. Use a tub shoe converter kit to replace a tub shoe.
Replace A Shower Valve
Good soldering skills are necessary to replace a shower valve yourself. One reason to replace a shower valve is if you have a valve that is not pressure balanced.
Moen Cartridge Puller - How To Use A Moen Cartridge Puller
Learn how to remove a Moen cartridge using a Moen cartridge puller with this step by step guide.
Install A Shower Valve
The second step to replacing a shower valve is installing a shower valve. To install a shower valve clean the pipes thoroughly after removing the old shower valve.
Fix A Valley Shower Leak
Repair a leaking single handle Valley shower. A leaking Valley shower can be repaired by changing the seats and springs or the cartridge.
Moen Shower Pressure Balanced Valve Repair
Repair a leaking Moen shower pressure balanced valve. A Moen shower valve can be repaired by replacing the cartridge.
Pressure Balance Shower Valve
A pressure balance shower valve can provide even temperature to a tub or shower valve despite fluctuations that may occur from other water usage in the home.
Installing A Curved Shower Rod
Installing a curved shower rod is an easy and quick bathroom upgrade. A curved shower rod can make a shower seem quite a bit roomier by adding just a few extra inches.
Before Buying a Tub
Before buying a tub there are various things to consider since replacing a tub is an ambitious. Look at the various options and get some prices to compare before buying a tub so the project turns out the way you want.
Installing A Showerhead
Installing a showerhead is an easy plumbing project that can help spruce up a shower in just minutes. Installing a showerhead can be done in just three quick steps.
Fix A Leaking Shower Arm
A shower arm can break in the wall or cause the other pipe in the wall to break resulting in a leaking shower arm. To fix a leaking shower arm is usually a more involved project but it can be done with some patience.
Buying A Showerhead
Before buying a showerhead from the many choices at the store take a second to get an idea of what types of showerheads are available so you can get the most from your purchase.
How To Fix A Leaky Shower
Learn how to fix a leaky shower by first identifying the brand of your shower valve.
Tub Materials
Here is a short description of different tub materials as well as a few pros and cons for each.
Unclog A Bathtub Drain
There are several ways to clear a clogged bathtub drain. Learn to unclog a bathtub drain using a snake.
Replace A Mixet Shower Handle
A Mixet shower handle is easy and inexpensive to replace. Since Mixet showers are common it is easy to find replacement parts.
How To Replace A Tub Overflow Gasket
How to replace an old tub overflow gasket.
Replacing A Tub Drain
Replacing a tub drain may become necessary at one time or another. Follow these instructions for replacing a tub drain of a garden tub with crawl space access.
Price Pfister Shower Repair
There are various signs that a Price Pfister shower could use a cartridge repair or replacement. A Price Pfister shower repair may be needed if the handle is hard to pull out or if the shower drips when turned off.
Tub Overflow Drain Leak
A tub overflow drain can be the cause of a leak even though it is a place not usually suspected. The following steps can help confirm that the tub overflow drain is the source of a leak and show you how to repair the problem.
Shower Arm Extension – Installing A Shower Arm Extension
Raise the height of a low showerhead by installing a shower arm extension to your existing shower.
How To Fix Low Water Pressure in the Shower
If the water pressure in your shower has slowly decreased this simple fix could solve the problem.
How To Replace A Screw-On Tub Spout
Is it time to replace that old tub spout? Follow this step by step guide to remove the old and install the new one.
Caulking A Shower Stall
Step by step guide to caulking a shower stall.